Persuasive Speech (TRANSITIONS)

Question 1

What are transitions?

Answer 1

Words or phrases that let the audience know when a speaker completed a though and is moving on to the next one.
(States both the idea you are leaving and the idea you are coming up to.)

Question 2

What are some transition examples?

Answer 2

Now that we have a clear understanding of…., let me share…… with you.
Keeping these points in mind about…., lets return to the…I started with….

Question 3

What’s a transition preview?

Answer 3

A statement that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to talk about next.
It goes more into detail than a regular transition, and helps listeners keep track of your ideas

Question 4

What’s a transition summary?

Answer 4

(Opposite of a transition preview)
A statement that summarizes what the speaker just said, and reminds the listeners of what they just heard.
Used when a speaker finishes an important main point.